Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Ever notice that we will talk about everything before we talk about money? Sex? No problem. Politics? Bring it on. Money? Totally taboo. But not for long! Nicole Lapin— the only financial expert you don’t need a dictionary to understand, New York Times best-selling author, and host of Money Rehab— is here to rehab your wallet, so you can get your financial life together once and for all. Episodes are just ten minutes-ish... no frills, just bite-sized tips and tricks so you don’t waste any time. And Nicole wants to hear from YOU! Email the money questions you want answered to moneyrehab@moneynewsnetwork.com and Nicole will help–and you could even join Nicole on the show for a one-on-one intervention.

Episodes

Paige Adams-Geller, Founder, on Overcoming Financial Trauma and Creating a Denim Empire

July 14, 2025 • 20 mins
Originally aired 3.21.21 Fashion mogul and denim maven Paige Adams-Gellar (yes, the creator of PAIGE jeans) discuss how she built her business by trusting her gut, literally working through trauma, and the power of asking for help. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investi...
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6 Months After the LA Fires: What Nicole Wishes She Knew Before Her House Burned Down

July 11, 2025 • 33 mins
Six months ago, Nicole Lapin lost her home in the LA fires. Today, she opens up about what the last six months have really looked like: the emotional toll, the bureaucratic maze of FEMA and SBA, the painful process of replacing IDs and legal documents, and the financial strain of waiting on insurance. But this isn’t just a story of loss—it's a roadmap for anyone facing a crisis. Nicole shares hard-won lessons, must-do prep work (di...
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Are IPOs Still Buying Opportunities? Ed Elson on the State of IPOs and that Big, Beautiful Bill

July 7, 2025 • 60 mins
2025 was hyped as the big comeback year for IPOs—but the reality might not be so simple. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Ed Elson, Scott Galloway's cohost of the Prof G Markets podcast, to unpack who really profits when companies go public and what retail investors need to watch out for. They also dive into how the Big, Beautiful Bill could make it even harder for younger generations to build wealth. Listen to Prof G Marke...
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What Jessica Szohr Learned About Wealth in Gossip Girl and the Money Trail of Entertainment

July 2, 2025 • 50 mins
Jessica Szohr has starred in Gossip Girl, The Orville, Shameless, and more—but she’s never talked about the money lessons she’s learned behind the scenes… until now. In this episode, Jessica opens up about what she learned about money modeling as a child, the financial realities of Hollywood, and how Gossip Girl shaped her perspective on wealth and status. She shares untold behind the scenes stories from the set, like the unbelieva...
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"Should I Sell My House To Be More Financially Free?" (Listener Intervention)

July 1, 2025 • 38 mins
Today, Nicole talks to  Money Rehabber Chelsey, who wants to know whether she should sell her dream home to give herself more financial freedom. Nicole talks Chelsey through whether she's overextending herself financially with a pricey mortgage... and spoiler alert: they have a major breakthrough.
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Go B.I.G. or Go Home

June 30, 2025 • 7 mins
As you get more familiar with investing, you’ll see public companies generally divided into two groups with respect to investors: growth stocks and value stocks. Nicole explains the difference, and what it has to do with an embarrassing moment at CNN. Happens to the best of us, right? 
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Biggest Headlines on Wall Street: Good News in Real Estate and Why the U.S. Steel Acquisition Matters

June 26, 2025 • 16 mins
Each week, Nicole breaks down the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they're affected your wallet. Today she covers: the real and fake Fed headlines, good news on real estate and why Nippon Steal's acquisition of U.S. Steel matters.
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Will the "MAGA Accounts," the Proposed $1,000 Investment Accounts for Newborns Help or Hurt the Economy?

June 25, 2025 • 17 mins
The House-approved Big Beautiful Bill introduces "Trump Accounts," formerly known as "MAGA Accounts," tax-advantaged investment accounts that the government would seed with $1,000 investments for newborns. Today, Nicole explains how these accounts would work, who is eligible, and the economic impact. For Nicole's overview of the other economic proposals in the Big Beautiful Bill, listen here.
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The Fate of Medicaid and the Latest on the Big, Beautiful Bill

June 24, 2025 • 10 mins
The version of President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill that passed in the House will not pass in the Senate, primarily because of sticking points around the future of Medicaid, a tax break that's giving us FOMO, and, of course, the national debt. Today, Nicole explains what parts of the bill are changing, and how it may affect your health insurance.
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Who Gets Custody of the Instagram? The Money Trail of Influencer Divorces with Jackie Combs

June 19, 2025 • 38 mins
When influencer couples break up, who gets the followers? Today Nicole is joined by celebrity divorce attorney Jackie Combs to unpack what really goes down when digital empires built on love and likes have to be divided. Nicole and Jackie cover brand prenups, postnups, and how to legally—and financially—protect yourself when business and romance mix. Whether you’re sharing a bank account or a TikTok account, this one’s for you. Fo...
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How War in the Middle East Affects the Stock Market— and Your Wallet

June 13, 2025 • 16 mins
Whenever there's conflict in the Middle East, you can expect to see changes in oil prices, stock market swings, and economic uncertainty. So today, Nicole explains why — and what history tells us about what will happen next Listen to Nicole's episode about ETFs here. Listen to today's episode of Mo News here.
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President Trump and Elon Musk's Billion-Dollar Breakup

June 13, 2025 • 45 mins
Of all the celebrity couples to split this year… did we really think Trump and Elon were going to be one of them? Today Nicole is unpacking some of the breaking headlines that have had the biggest impact on the stock market with Dan Nathan (principal at RiskReversal Advisors). They cover how the Trump-Musk fallout will affect Musk’s companies, the TACO trade and what Dan is bullish on right now.  Find more of Dan's work here.
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Rare Earths, Real Problems: Why Your Next Car Will Cost More | Wall Street Wrap-Up

June 12, 2025 • 11 mins
Today, Nicole is breaking down the top headlines in finance and how they’re affecting your wallet. In this edition of our Wall Street wrap-up: Why car prices are about to spike (again) thanks to a not-so-rare mineral The Bitcoin ETF boom and why crypto is suddenly looking… safe? And what the May jobs report isn’t telling you about the job market Plus, Nicole will tell you how these headlines hit your bottom line—and wha...
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How Not Talking About Money Is Stopping You From Making It | Aspire with Emma Grede

June 11, 2025 • 66 mins
Today, we have a special treat: Nicole in the hot seat. You’ll hear Nicole as a guest on the new podcast Aspire with Emma Grede. Nicole and serial entrepreneur Emma Grede (SKIMS, Good American) break down why avoiding financial talk can hold you back and how learning key terms like ROI and APY can instantly boost your confidence. Nicole shares how she paid off debt using the avalanche method, and together they explore practical inv...
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Should You Quit Your Job? Here's The Formula from Nicole Walters

June 10, 2025 • 36 mins
This episode checks all of the boxes. Want the secret sauce to being a bigger player at your company? Check. Are you thinking about starting your own thing and want the formula to determine whether you can leave your job behind? Check. Are you raising kiddos and want help teaching them the value of a dollar? Check, check and check. The reason this episode has everything is because it features the incredible and wise entrepreneur Ni...
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“I Want To Be a Millionaire in Two Years… What’s the Roadmap?”

June 9, 2025 • 32 mins
Everybody wants to be a millionaire… but how do you actually get there? That’s what today’s listener, award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Suzanne Kianpour, wants to know. Today, Nicole shares a candid conversation she had with Suzanne at the end of 2024, where they unpacked how to set meaningful money goals—and, more importantly, how to build a realistic roadmap to reach them. Plus, at the time, Suzanne was also in full-on we...
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Taylor’s Version: The Million-Dollar Plot Twist

June 5, 2025 • 12 mins
When Taylor Swift announced she had officially bought back the masters to her music catalog, it wasn’t just a win for Swifties—it was a seismic moment for the entertainment business. Today, Nicole unpacks the multimillion-dollar money trail behind the scenes, from record labels to private equity firms, and explains how Swift outmaneuvered the industry to reclaim her life’s work. It’s a story about ownership, leverage, and beating t...
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How Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill Could Affect Your Wallet

June 4, 2025 • 8 mins
Elon Musk called it “a disgusting abomination.” Trump calls it “The Big, Beautiful Bill.” Either way, Washington is on fire with debate over the latest federal budget proposal—clocking in at over 1,000 pages, with a July 4th deadline and trillions of dollars on the line. Today, Nicole breaks down what’s actually in the bill, what it would mean for your money, and why it’s facing backlash from both sides of the aisle. From deep cuts...
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Sextortion: The Darkest Deepfake Scams, How to Protect Yourself and Laurie Segall's Hunt for “Mr. Deepfakes”

June 3, 2025 • 37 mins
In the U.S., the cost of cybercrime in 2025 is estimated to hit $639.2 billion— up from $452.3 billion in 2024—an alarming surge fueled in large part by advancements in AI. Today, Nicole sits down with tech journalist Laurie Segall to uncover one of the darkest AI-driven scams: a disturbing scheme where scammers generate fake nude images to extort their victims. In this conversation, Laurie breaks down the most common deepfake crim...
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Does Your Spouse Need Money Rehab? Here's What To Do

June 2, 2025 • 10 mins
eaky. Problems don't always arise from big juicy secrets. Sometimes they arise when a couple is super compatible and in love— but just has different expectations on money and work. Nicole answers a question from a listener struggling with that exact problem, and gives three solutions. Here is the episode on calculating your target retirement nest egg Nicole mentioned: https://link.chtbl.com/vRoxmrAe Here is the episode on askin...
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